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Ritter Comes Under Fire For Plane Use; No Evidence He's Costing State Money

The Denver Post | Jessica Fender | Posted 10.14.2009 | Denver


As the economic downturn gripped Colorado, Gov. Bill Ritter has reduced his use of state planes, though one Republican critic questioned the passenger...

Bailout Clunkers, not Private Jets

Harry Smith | Posted 09.03.2009 | New York


Harry Smith

I was in Nantucket over the weekend, and I have to say I was impressed by the large number of private jets parked on the tarmac at the local airport. The rich are still doing okay.

UPDATED: GMAC CEO's Private Jet Use

The Huffington Post | Ryan McCarthy | Posted 07.11.2009 | Business


UPDATED -- A spokesperson for GMAC responded to this story and said that the increase in Al de Molina's compensation in 2008 was a result of to him be...

My 2008 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 2]

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.26.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Love her or hate her, you have to admit that John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin for the Republican ticket this year was without any doubt the boldest political tactic of the year.

Make Wall Street Take The Same Deal The Autoworkers Get

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.22.2009 | Business


Chris Weigant

If we're going to minutely examine autoworkers' wages, and dictate the travel plans of one industry we are bailing out, then it seems eminently reasonable to do the same for the banking industry.

Greening Hollywood: Jet Hangar 25 World's First Platinum LEED Certified

Paige Donner | Posted 01.12.2009 | Green


Paige Donner

Green building costs less in lifecycle. "Investments can no longer be about a 2-3 year return. We must factor in lifecycle," said Picard.

Memo to Automakers Wagoner, Mulally & Nardelli: Fire Your PR People

Pam Atherton | Posted 12.25.2008 | Business


Pam Atherton

How these three CEO's have acted is a classic teachable moment. They've practically written the curriculum for the class on how to alienate the American public by their actions.

The Eco-Sins and Virtues of Joe Biden

Jeanie Pyun | Posted 11.09.2008 | Green


Jeanie Pyun

The Scranton-born son of a car salesman, Joe Biden has often made reference to his "average Joe" means. Indeed, his three bedroom, two bathroom, single family, Colonial residence -- under 1,800+ square feet and on a little over four acres -- is typical of the area.

Who is John McCain?

Bill Katovsky | Posted 10.27.2008 | Politics


Bill Katovsky

Trying to affix a label to this protean politician is perhaps impossible. To say he's a maverick does little justice to his Rubik's Cube personality.

Flipping Jets: Old Jets Net More Cash

Wall Street Journal | Robert Frank | Posted 06.11.2008 | Business


Last month, I was talking to a private-jet owner who told me he was having a tough time justifying the cost of his Gulfstream IV. I assumed he meant h...